2-Day Cardiac Essentials Conference from Cynthia L. Webner

2-Day Cardiac Essentials Conference Day One Essential Cardiac Skills from Cynthia L. Webner

Faculty:Cynthia L. Webner

Duration:6 Hours 33 Minutes | Format:Audio and Video

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DAY ONE: ESSENTIAL CARDIAC SKILLS

Join expert, Cynthia L. Webner, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN, for this high-powered program loaded with practical information designed to increase your confidence when caring for today’s complex cardiac patients. Regardless of your setting, you must be prepared to deal with cardiac emergencies, have a thorough understanding of the associated pharmacology, and be able to identify life-threatening changes on the ECG. Cynthia will provide practical tools and tips that will make this job easier and help improve outcomes for your patients. Additionally, the latest management strategies for the three most common reasons for cardiac hospital admissions including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) will be discussed. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your skills and achieve excellence in cardiovascular nursing!

OUTLINE

Acute Coronary Syndrome: Door to Discharge

• STEMI and NSTEMI
  • ECG Recognition
  • Pathologic Differences
  • Treatment Strategies
    • Acute vs. Long Term
    • Medical
    • Interventional
  • Complications
  • Short & Long Term
  • Counseling for Success at Home
  • Secondary Prevention

Obstructive Shock: Risk, Recognition, and Response

• Bedside Assessment Skills
• Key Interventions for:
  • Pulmonary Embolus
  • Myocardial Rupture/Tamponade
  • Tension Pneumothorax
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Ventricular Septal Defect
  • Papillary Muscle Ruptures
• Critical Thinking Checkpoints for Evaluation

Cardiac Pharmacology: Administration and Monitoring

• Medications to Impact Cardiac Output & Improve Myocardial Performance
  • Vasoactive Medications
  • Prevention of Ventricular Remodeling
  • New Heart Failure Medications
• Medications to Impact Clotting
  • Anticoagulants in ACS
  • Anti-platelets
• Medications to Treat Lipids
  • New Guidelines & Agents
• Principles for Practice
  • Polypharmacy
  • Elderly

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